Method and system for communicatively coupling a wearable computer with one or more non-wearable computers

Abstract

A wearable computer and method of functionally coupling the wearable computer to a non-wearable computer, the wearable computer including: a control module; a display screen, coupled to the control module, and configured to display text and images; and a wireless communication module, coupled to the control module, and configured to communicate with a non-wearable computing device, wherein the control module is configured to control the display screen to display a notification message in response to a signal received by the wireless communication module from the non-wearable computing device, wherein the signal indicates a status condition of the non-wearable computer and the notification message informs a user of the wearable computer of the status condition.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of PCT Patent Application No. PCT / US2014 / 045549, having an international filing date of Jul. 7, 2014, and titled METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATIVELY COUPLING A WEARABLE COMPUTER WITH ONE OR MORE NON-WEARABLE COMPUTERS, which designates the United States, and which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 845,316, filed Jul. 11, 2013, and titled METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATIVELY COUPLING A WEARABLE COMPUTER WITH ONE OR MORE NON-WEARABLE COMPUTERS. Each of the above-identified patent applications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety and is made a part of this specification for all that it discloses.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Disclosure[0003]The present invention relates generally to personal computing and more particularly to a wearable personal computing device capable of communicating with one or more external computing devices.[0004]2. Background of the ...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a wearable computer that works together with other non-wearable computers to improve their functionality. It can detect the use of a stylus or pen and record its movements using sensors. The stylus can control electronics or act as an indicator on the wearable computer. The position of the stylus can also be accurately determined in three-dimensional space when coupled with a gaming console. Overall, the invention provides enhanced functionality and convenience to users by incorporating the benefits of a wearable computer with traditional non-wearable devices.

Problems solved by technology

Due to the relatively small size, restricted interface and display areas, and limited space available on wearable computers, it is presently difficult to provide the full range of functions provided by larger computing devices, (e.g., smart phones, tablets, laptop computers, etc.), without making the wearable computer overly large or too cumbersome for a user to wear and / or too costly to manufacture.

Because consumers desire the power and large variety of applications available today on non-wearable computers (e.g., smart phones, tablets, etc.), consumers are not willing to replace non-wearable computers with less powerful wearable computing devices.

However, because non-wearable computers are not always immediately accessible or “on the person” of the user, users may often miss urgent phone calls, text messages or e-mails, for example.

Additionally, even if the user can hear her phone ringing, the phone may not be immediately accessible, e.g., in a purse or bag that is not immediately accessible.

In such situations, the user cannot conveniently answer or forward the phone call, or stop the phone from ringing if the ringing is causing a disruption, for example.

Additionally non-wearable computers often lack the sensor packages to adequately detect heart rate, body temperature, perspiration, or other body or outside environmental conditions.

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